About Today: It's Hotter Than Hot

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Today From Bob Schulties, your About Today Editor I often get email (feel free to write to me anytime). Let me share one with you now. "Dear Dr. Bob, How can I beat the heat? Signed, Too Hot in Tulsa." Simple answer: a kiddie pool and a big electric fan. Frosty beverage of choice is (barely) optional. Tip: Keep the fan away from the pool and the kids away from me. I mean you. Take Your Kids Out of the Car Let me remove my smart-aleck cap for a minute: When you arrive at your destination after going out for a drive, take your children out of the car. It simply breaks my heart every year to read the stories about children being left (often accidentally) in cars. Kids and Sun Protection - Beyond Wearing Sunscreen Summer Safety Primer: Avoiding Heat Stroke Heat Rash Isn't As Common As You Think See More About:  summer safety  heat stroke  hidden dangers Beat the Heat Our Guide to First Aid, Rod, reminds us to stay out of the heat and sun. Since that's not always possible, he also shares other smart tips, like: Call in sick to work and hide in the tub, break into your neighbor's house if they have colder AC than you, and he even supports bringing your lawn sprinkler to work. It's possible I made up some (or all) of those suggestions. How To Treat Heat Exhaustion Everyday First Aid Tips Recognize Dehydration Symptoms See More About:  heat illness  outdoor first aid  home safety A Pool: Should You or Shouldn't You? My buddy ACE put a pool in his backyard, and while he was all kinds of reluctant, he now views it as a great move. And as a way to not see me anymore. Hello, ACE?! How about an invite? Get the Right Size Air Conditioner Green AC Ideas See More About:  buying homes with pools  swimming pool construction  building costs Keeping Fluffy McFlufferson Cool This Summer While some owners claim their pets can talk to them, they can't say, "Yo, it's too danged hot in here even for me! And you finished with that?" Here's how to keep Fido cool. Can Cats Get Too Hot? Help Your Pet Avoid These Summer Hazards See More About:  summer tips for dogs  keeping dogs cool  dog safety Today Ads Hot Tub Spa Cheap Hot Tubs Hot Tub Sale Hot Tub Installation Used Hot Tubs Featured Articles Your Summer Shape-Up Guide Prevent Summer Brain Drain Stay Informed: Pet Food Recalls How to Prune Herbs For The Best Harvest What the Stock Market Tells You Every Day Does Caffeine Improve Memory?   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement